N Position

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Engine power transmitted from the mainshaft drives the mainshaft 3rd gear, the intermediary shaft 3rd gear, but hydraulic pressure is not applied to the clutches. Power is not transmitted to the countershaft. In this position, the position of the reverse selector differs according to whether the shift lever shifted from D or R:

When shifted from D, the reverse selector engages with the countershaft 5th gear and the reverse selector hub, and 5th gear engages with the countershaft.
When shifted from R, the reverse selector engages with the countershaft reverse gear and the reverse selector hub, and the reverse gear engages with the countershaft.

NOTE: The graphic shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD transmission does not have the transfer mechanism.

Fig 1: Identifying A/T Power Flow Diagram (N Position)

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